the choice to smoke is completely the users, edibles contain marijuana and have the same effect but they don't require smoking

I agree , this is the most easy and least damaging drug there is

I support this because ANY smoking can cause detrimental damage to the lungs of said smoker

decision making is affected while on marijuana, meaning death rates are possibly going to be higher in the organized crime community

The actions of those on said marijuana could still land them a spot in jail

less arrests would be made and the justice system would save a decent amount of govt. funding

If it was legal, jobs would be more common and there would be generally more money in circulation

Altered Perception.

Considering that marijuana is a drug, which by definition changes the way the human body works, its use would lead users to experience a high that alters their perception while under influence. For instance, low to moderate doses distort perception that is enough to cause traffic accidents. In fact, study shows that weed is one of the most prevalent illegal drugs found in fatally injured and impaired drivers.

Addictive Nature.

Marijuana legalization supporters argue that weed is not as addictive as other harder drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, but addiction treatment specialists have seen firsthand that long-term use does lead to addiction. Research found that as many as a tenth of users have developed dependence over time. Like in other substances of abuse cases, stopping marijuana use will lead to withdrawal symptoms, which range from anxiety to irritability.

Create jobs

Legalizing and regulating marijuana will bring one of the nation's largest cash crops under the rule of law. This will create jobs and economic opportunities in the formal economy instead of the illicit market.

Reduce harm

The criminalization of marijuana use disproportionately harms young people and people of color, sponsors massive levels of violence and corruption, and fails to curb youth access.